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Florida Minimum Wage 2026: $15.00 an Hour From September 30
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Florida's minimum wage is $15.00 per hour beginning September 30, 2026. That is the final scheduled step of Amendment 2 in Fla. Const. art. X, s. 24(c), and it stays at $15.00 through December 31, 2027. Tipped employees have an $11.98 cash wage (the $15.00 rate minus a $3.02 tip credit).
Information last verified on September 30, 2026. This article has not been reviewed by a licensed lawyer.
Jurisdiction scope: This page covers Florida's minimum wage under Fla. Const. art. X, s. 24 and s. 448.110, Fla. Stat., plus the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overlay. It does not cover overtime detail or any other state.
What is the minimum wage in Florida?
The Florida minimum wage is $15.00 per hour from September 30, 2026. FloridaCommerce, the agency that calculates and publishes the rate, states that the $15.00 rate is effective from September 30, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
The constitution sets the schedule. Article X, section 24(c) raises the wage by $1.00 each September 30 until it reaches $15.00 on September 30, 2026. The previous rate, $14.00, ran from September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026.
Because the federal minimum wage is $7.25 (29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1)(C)), Florida's rate is the higher standard. When state and federal law both apply, the worker is entitled to the higher rate (29 U.S.C. 218(a)). For the federal side, see the federal minimum wage page.
Florida minimum wage history and what comes next
| Effective date | General rate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | $14.00 | Superseded on September 30, 2026 |
| September 30, 2026 | $15.00 | In force; runs through December 31, 2027 |
| January 1, 2028 | Amount not yet known | First inflation-adjusted rate; not yet calculated |
There is no rate change on January 1, 2027. Many states adjust on January 1, but Florida's schedule is tied to September 30, and the last fixed step has now happened.
After that, the constitution requires an annual adjustment for inflation. On September 30, 2027, and each September 30 after, the state calculates an adjusted rate. It is published and takes effect the following January 1. Section 448.110(4)(b) requires the rate to be posted on the FloridaCommerce and Department of Revenue websites by October 15 each year, and subsection (4)(a) specifies the CPI-W for the South Region, not seasonally adjusted.
The 2028 amount does not exist yet. Any projection you read before the October 2027 announcement is an estimate, not the law.
Why the printed statute says $6.15
Subsection (3) of s. 448.110 still prints a $6.15 base rate from 2005. That figure is out of date. The constitutional schedule and FloridaCommerce's yearly publication control, so $15.00 is the number employers must pay.
Why the U.S. Department of Labor may still show $14.00
The Department of Labor's state minimum wage table, dated July 1, 2026, still lists Florida at $14.00, and its tipped-employee table shows a $10.98 cash wage. Those tables predate the September 30, 2026 step. Use the FloridaCommerce figures on this page for Florida.
Florida tipped minimum wage
The Florida tipped cash wage is $11.98 per hour from September 30, 2026. It runs through December 31, 2027 along with the $15.00 rate.
The constitution lets an employer credit tips toward the minimum wage up to the amount of the allowable FLSA tip credit in 2003, for tipped employees who meet the FLSA's tip-credit eligibility requirements. FloridaCommerce computes the direct wage as $15.00 minus the 2003 credit of $3.02, which is $11.98. The prior cash wage was $10.98.
The tip credit is a fixed dollar figure, so it does not grow when the general minimum wage rises. That is why the cash wage rose by the full $1.00 this year. Tips must make up the difference between the cash wage and $15.00; if they do not, the employer owes the shortfall.
Federal law also limits how tips are handled. An employer may not keep employees' tips for any purpose, including letting managers or supervisors keep any portion, whether or not it takes a tip credit (29 U.S.C. 203(m)(2)(B)).
Can Florida cities set a higher minimum wage?
No, not for private employers. Section 218.077(2)(a), Fla. Stat., provides that a political subdivision may not establish, mandate, maintain, or otherwise require an employer to pay a minimum wage other than a state or federal minimum wage. Subsections (2)(b) and (2)(c) also bar using purchasing or contracting rules to affect vendors' wages.
Section 218.077(3)(a) carves out two exceptions: the local government's own employees, and employees of an employer that receives a direct tax abatement or subsidy from the local government as a condition of that benefit. The 2024 amendments to s. 218.077 do not impair contracts entered into before September 30, 2026 (s. 3, ch. 2024-80, Laws of Fla.). So a Florida city or county cannot require a higher wage from a restaurant, retailer or other private business in the way some cities in other states do.
Youth, training and other lower rates
Florida has no separate youth or training wage. Section 448.110(3) makes only individuals entitled to the federal minimum wage under the FLSA eligible for the state minimum wage, and it incorporates FLSA sections 213 and 214 as interpreted by federal regulation. FLSA exemptions (section 213) and special-certificate subminimum wages (section 214) therefore follow the FLSA.
The federal youth wage is in a different section, 29 U.S.C. 206(g), which s. 448.110(3) does not list among the incorporated provisions. Under that section, an employer may pay a newly hired employee under age 20 not less than $4.25 an hour for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of employment, and may not displace other employees to hire at that wage (29 U.S.C. 206(g)(1) and (3)). Whether that federal option changes the Florida rate for a particular worker is a question for a Florida employment lawyer or the Department of Labor.
How Florida and federal minimum wage law work together
The FLSA covers employees of enterprises with at least $500,000 in annual gross sales, and smaller employers' employees who are engaged in interstate commerce or the production of goods for commerce. The Florida minimum wage applies on top of that, and the higher of the two standards controls. In Florida that is now the state's $15.00.
What to do if you are paid less than $15.00
Employers who must pay the Florida minimum wage must display the state minimum wage poster in a conspicuous and accessible place in each establishment where those employees work (s. 448.109(2), Fla. Stat.). Florida's enforcement runs mainly through a private claim. Under s. 448.110(6), before filing suit the worker must give the employer written notice that identifies the minimum wage claimed, the actual or estimated dates and hours worked, and the total unpaid wages. The employer then has 15 calendar days to pay the amount or otherwise resolve the claim, and the limitations period is tolled during those 15 days.
If the claim is not resolved and the worker sues and wins, the worker is entitled to back wages plus an equal amount as liquidated damages and to attorney's fees and costs, and may also get reinstatement and injunctive relief. A court may reduce or deny liquidated damages if the employer proves good faith and reasonable grounds for believing it complied (s. 448.110(6)(c)1). Punitive damages are not available, and a willful violation carries a $1,000 fine per violation payable to the state. The Attorney General may also sue to enforce the minimum wage (Fla. Const. art. X, s. 24(e); s. 448.110(7)).
Retaliation for asserting these rights is prohibited by art. X, s. 24(d) and s. 448.110(5). Class actions are allowed under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.220 (s. 448.110(9)). The deadline to sue is four years from the violation, or five years for a willful violation (Fla. Const. art. X, s. 24(e); s. 448.110(8); s. 95.11(2)(d) and (3)(p), Fla. Stat.). The 15-day notice period pauses that clock.
Workers covered by the FLSA can also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243. Federal law provides unpaid minimum wages plus an equal amount as liquidated damages, and a reasonable attorney's fee (29 U.S.C. 216(b)). For a broader look at claiming pay you are owed, see unpaid wages, and to check what an hours-based paycheck should be, use the overtime calculator.
Bills that did not become law
In the 2026 session, HB 221 (which would have exempted certain work-based learning placements from the state minimum wage and let employees sign a waiver opting out of it) died in the House Commerce Committee on March 13, 2026. A similar Senate bill, SB 1412, died in the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee the same day. Neither changed Florida's minimum wage.
This article provides general legal information, not legal advice. It covers Florida law (Fla. Const. art. X, s. 24 and s. 448.110, Fla. Stat.) and the federal FLSA as verified on September 30, 2026. For your specific situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Florida or the relevant labor agency.
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Last updated: September 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Florida?
$15.00 per hour from September 30, 2026, under Fla. Const. art. X, s. 24(c) and FloridaCommerce's 2026 announcement. It was $14.00 from September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026.
What is the Florida tipped minimum wage in 2026?
The direct (cash) wage for a tipped employee is $11.98 per hour from September 30, 2026. That is the $15.00 minimum minus the $3.02 tip credit, and the tips must bring the worker up to $15.00.
Does Florida's minimum wage go up on January 1, 2027?
No. FloridaCommerce states that $15.00 is effective from September 30, 2026 to December 31, 2027. The next change is the first indexed rate, effective January 1, 2028.
When will Florida announce the 2028 minimum wage?
The rate is calculated on September 30, 2027, and s. 448.110(4)(b) requires it to be posted by October 15, 2027. No 2028 amount exists yet, so any figure you see now is a guess.
Why does the U.S. Department of Labor list Florida at $14.00?
Its state table, dated July 1, 2026, still shows the previous $14.00 and a $10.98 tipped cash wage. Florida sources (FloridaCommerce and the Constitution) control, and they show $15.00 and $11.98.
Does the Florida statute really say $6.15?
Subsection (3) of s. 448.110 still prints the original 2005 base rate of $6.15. The constitutional schedule and FloridaCommerce's published rate control, not that printed figure.
Can Miami, Orlando or another Florida city set a higher minimum wage?
Not for private employers. Section 218.077(2)(a) bars a local government from requiring an employer to pay a minimum wage other than the state or federal one. The exceptions cover the local government's own employees and employers that receive a direct tax abatement or subsidy on that condition.
Is there a lower minimum wage for teenagers or trainees in Florida?
Florida has no separate youth or training wage. Section 448.110(3) ties eligibility to the FLSA, and incorporates the FLSA's sections 213 and 214 (exemptions and special certificates). The federal youth wage in 29 U.S.C. 206(g) is not one of the incorporated sections, so ask a Florida employment lawyer before relying on it.
What can I do if my Florida employer pays less than $15.00?
Section 448.110(6) requires a written notice to the employer stating the minimum wage claimed, the dates and hours worked and the unpaid total, followed by 15 calendar days for the employer to pay. The deadline to sue is four years from the violation, or five years for a willful one (s. 95.11, Fla. Stat.). For federal FLSA claims, the U.S. Department of Labor takes complaints at 1-866-487-9243.
Did Florida pass a bill in 2026 to change the minimum wage?
No. HB 221 died in the House Commerce Committee and SB 1412 died in the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee, both on March 13, 2026. Neither is law.
Updates
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Florida Statutes
§ 448.110State minimum wage; annual wage adjustment; enforcement.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
(1) This section may be cited as the “Florida Minimum Wage Act.” (2) The purpose of this section is to provide measures appropriate for the implementation of s. 24, Art. X of the State Constitution, in accordance with authority granted to the Legislature pursuant to s. 24(f), Art. X of the State Constitution. To implement s. 24, Art. X of the State Constitution, the Department of Commerce is designated as the state Agency for Workforce Innovation. (3) Employers shall pay employees a minimum wage at an hourly rate of $6.15 for all hours worked in Florida. Only those individuals entitled to receive the federal minimum wage under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations shall be eligible to receive the state minimum wage pursuant to s. 24, Art. X of the State Constitution and this section. The provisions of ss. 213 and 214 of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, as interpreted by applicable federal regulations and implemented by the Secretary of Labor, are incorporated herein.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 48 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Ultimate Makeover Salon & Spa, Inc. v. DiFrancesco (District Court of Appeal of Florida 2010, 41 So. 3d 335)“…ent of wages, in violation of the Florida Minimum Wage Act, section 448.110, Florida Statutes (2007). On December 17, 2007, pu…”
- Sawgrass Ford, Inc. v. Vargas (District Court of Appeal of Florida 2017, 214 So. 3d 691)“…tion based upon violations of the Florida Minimum Wage Act, section 448.110, Florida Statutes (2014), and alleging an individual clai…”
- Vladimir Mosia and MIG Express Corp. v. James Foglia (District Court of Appeal of Florida 2025)“…yer for violating the Florida Minimum Wage Act, codified in section 448.110, Florida Statutes (2023). The employee’s complaint allege…”
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§ 218.077Wage and employment benefits requirements by political subdivisions; restrictions.In force
(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Employee” means any natural person who is entitled under state or federal law to receive a state or federal minimum wage. (b) “Employer” means any person who is required under state or federal law to pay a state or federal minimum wage to the person’s employees. (c) “Employer contracting to provide goods or services for the political subdivision” means a person contracting with the political subdivision to provide goods or services to, for the benefit of, or on behalf of, the political subdivision in exchange for valuable consideration, and includes a person leasing or subleasing real property owned by the political subdivision. (d) “Employment benefits” means anything of value that an employee may receive from an employer in addition to wages and salary. The term includes, but is not limited to, health benefits; disability benefits; death benefits; group accidental death and dismemberment benefits; paid or unpaid days off for holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal necessity; retirement benefits; and profit-sharing benefits.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
§ 448.109Notification of the state minimum wage.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
(1) As used in this section, the terms:(a) “Employer,” “employee,” and “wage” have the meanings as established under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and its implementing regulations. (b) “Florida minimum wage” means the wage that an employer must, at a minimum, pay an employee pursuant to s. 24, Art. X of the State Constitution and implementing law. (2) Each employer who must pay an employee the Florida minimum wage shall prominently display a poster substantially similar to the one made available pursuant to subsection (3) in a conspicuous and accessible place in each establishment where such employees are employed. (3)(a) Each year the Department of Commerce shall, on or before December 1, create and make available to employers a poster in English and in Spanish which reads substantially as follows:NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES The Florida minimum wage is $ (amount) per hour, with a minimum wage of at least $ (amount) per hour for tipped employees, in addition to tips, for January 1, (year) , through December 31, (year) . The rate of the minimum wage is recalculated yearly on September 30, based on the Consumer Price Index.
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Cited in 2 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Salces (District Court, S.D. Florida 2026)“…The FMWA utilizes the same definition for employer. See Fla. Stat. § 448.109. To determine whether an individual i…”
- Pastrana v. Level Up Fitness LLC (District Court, S.D. Florida 2021)“…tatutes, adopts the definition of the FLSA for “employer.” Fla. Stat. § 448.109(1)(a). By vir…”
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§ 95.11Limitations other than for the recovery of real property.In forcecited in 15 of our articles
Actions other than for recovery of real property shall be commenced as follows:(1) WITHIN TWENTY YEARS.—An action on a judgment or decree of a court of record in this state. (2) WITHIN FIVE YEARS.—(a) An action on a judgment or decree of any court, not of record, of this state or any court of the United States, any other state or territory in the United States, or a foreign country. (b) A legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability founded on a written instrument, except for an action to enforce a claim against a payment bond, which shall be governed by the applicable provisions of paragraph (6)(e), s. 255.05(10), s. 337.18(1), or s. 713.23(1)(e), and except for an action for a deficiency judgment governed by paragraph (6)(g). (c) An action to foreclose a mortgage. (d) An action alleging a willful violation of s. 448.110. (e) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), an action for breach of a property insurance contract, with the period running from the date of loss. (3) WITHIN FOUR YEARS.—(a) An action relating to the determination of paternity, with the time running from the date the child reaches the age of majority.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-08 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.fl.us
Cited in 698 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):Merkle v. Robinson (1999) held that the significant relationship test governs conflict of law questions about section 95.11, so a claim time-barred in Florida may proceed under another state's period. Foley v. Morris (1976) applied a shortened 95.11 period to a pre-existing claim where the plaintiff still had the full new period.
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Merkle v. Robinson (Supreme Court of Florida 1999, 737 So. 2d 540)✓A West Virginia patient sued a doctor's estate in Florida, where he had retired; her claim was untimely under Florida law but not West Virginia's. The court held the significant relationship test governs conflicts involving section 95.11, so West Virginia's period applied.
- Foley v. Morris (District Court of Appeal of Florida 1976, 325 So. 2d 37)✓A surgeon left a rubber drain in a patient in 1971; suit came in 1974, after Florida replaced the four-year period with the two-year medical malpractice period in section 95.11(6). The court applied the new period from its effective date and affirmed dismissal.
- State ex rel. Gerstein v. Hialeah Race Course, Inc. (Supreme Court of Florida 1971, 245 So. 2d 53)✓A state attorney sued racetrack operators over political contributions. Holding the campaign statute's four-year period unconstitutional as applied, the court ruled the general one-year limit in section 95.11(7)(a) governed, so the late complaint was properly dismissed.
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United States Code Title 29
§ 203DefinitionsIn forcecited in 32 of our articles
As used in this chapter— “Person” means an individual, partnership, association, corporation, business trust, legal representative, or any organized group of persons. “Commerce” means trade, commerce, transportation, transmission, or communication among the several States or between any State and any place outside thereof. “State” means any State of the United States or the District of Columbia or any Territory or possession of the United States. “Employer” includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee and includes a public agency, but does not include any labor organization (other than when acting as an employer) or anyone acting in the capacity of officer or agent of such labor organization. Except as provided in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), the term “employee” means any individual employed by an employer.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at uscode.house.gov
Cited in 4,743 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Wisconsin v. Yoder (Supreme Court of the United States 1972, 406 U.S. 205)“…hteen years or detrimental to their health or well-being." 29 U. S. C. § 203 (l). [20] Cf. e. g., Jacobson v…”
- College Savings Bank v. Florida Prepaid Postsecondary Education Expense Board (Supreme Court of the United States 1999, 527 U.S. 666)“…specifically covered the state hospitals in question, see 29 U. S. C. § 203 (d) (1964 ed.), and such coverage was u…”
- Garcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority (Supreme Court of the United States 1985, 469 U.S. 528)“…vernment employees. §§ 6(a)(1) and (6), 88 Stat. 58 , 60, 29 U. S. C. §§ 203 (d) and (x). SATS complied with the FLS…”
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§ 206Minimum wageIn forcecited in 49 of our articles
Every employer shall pay to each of his employees who in any workweek is engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, or is employed in an enterprise engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce, wages at the following rates: except as otherwise provided in this section, not less than— $5.85 an hour, beginning on the 60th day after May 25, 2007; $6.55 an hour, beginning 12 months after that 60th day; and $7.25 an hour, beginning 24 months after that 60th day; if such employee is a home worker in Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands, not less than the minimum piece rate prescribed by regulation or order; or, if no such minimum piece rate is in effect, any piece rate adopted by such employer which shall yield, to the proportion or class of employees prescribed by regulation or order, not less than the applicable minimum hourly wage rate. Such minimum piece rates or employer piece rates shall be commensurate with, and shall be paid in lieu of, the minimum hourly wage rate applicable under the provisions of this section.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-28 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at uscode.house.gov
Cited in 6,250 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Mark D. Tourscher v. Martin Horn, Secretary of the Pa. Dept. Of Corrections John McCullough Superintendent ,(d.c. Civil No. 98-Cv-00176j) (Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 1999, 184 F.3d 236)“…wage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. § 206 (a), for the work he was compelled to d…”
- Christensen v. Harris County (Supreme Court of the United States 2000, 529 U.S. 576)“…in the private sector of the economy or the public sector. 29 U. S. C. §§ 206 , 207 (1994 ed. and Supp. III). In 1985…”
- Barrentine v. Arkansas-Best Freight System, Inc. (Supreme Court of the United States 1981, 450 U.S. 728)“…a minimum wage under § 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U. S. C. § 206 , may not be waived through a collectiv…”
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§ 216PenaltiesIn forcecited in 46 of our articles
Any person who willfully violates any of the provisions of section 215 of this title shall upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not more than $10,000, or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. No person shall be imprisoned under this subsection except for an offense committed after the conviction of such person for a prior offense under this subsection. Any employer who violates the provisions of section 206 or section 207 of this title shall be liable to the employee or employees affected in the amount of their unpaid minimum wages, or their unpaid overtime compensation, as the case may be, and in an additional equal amount as liquidated damages. Any employer who violates the provisions of section 215(a)(3) or 218d of this title shall be liable for such legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate to effectuate the purposes of section 215(a)(3) or 218d of this title, including without limitation employment, reinstatement, promotion, and the payment of wages lost and an additional equal amount as liquidated damages.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-03 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at uscode.house.gov
Cited in 9,526 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):The Supreme Court treats Section 216(b) as the FLSA's private-suit clause. Alden v. Maine (1999) held Article I gives Congress no power to subject nonconsenting states to such private damages suits in their own courts. Christensen v. Harris County (2000) applied Section 216(b)'s requirement that plaintiffs prove a Section 207 violation.
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Wilderness Society (Supreme Court of the United States 1975, 421 U.S. 240)“…abor Standards Act, § 16 (b), 52 Stat. 1069 , as amended, 29 U. S. C. § 216 (b); Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers…”
- Roadway Express, Inc. v. Piper (Supreme Court of the United States 1980, 447 U.S. 752)“…ther taxable costs. Compare 42 U. S. C. § 2000a-3 (b) with 29 U. S. C. § 216 (b) (1970 ed., Supp. V).” Id., at 6…”
- Hutto v. Finney (Supreme Court of the United States 1979, 437 U.S. 678)“…ther taxable costs. Compare 42 U. S. C. § 2000a-3 (b) with 29 U. S. C. § 216 (b) (1970 ed., Supp. V). [29] See…”
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§ 218Relation to other lawsIn forcecited in 52 of our articles
No provision of this chapter or of any order thereunder shall excuse noncompliance with any Federal or State law or municipal ordinance establishing a minimum wage higher than the minimum wage established under this chapter or a maximum work week lower than the maximum workweek established under this chapter, and no provision of this chapter relating to the employment of child labor shall justify noncompliance with any Federal or State law or municipal ordinance establishing a higher standard than the standard established under this chapter. No provision of this chapter shall justify any employer in reducing a wage paid by him which is in excess of the applicable minimum wage under this chapter, or justify any employer in increasing hours of employment maintained by him which are shorter than the maximum hours applicable under this chapter.
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Cited in 312 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Philip Williamson Itzik Riefronda Kirlin Thomas Painter,plaintiffs-Appellants v. General Dynamics Corporation,opinion (Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 2000, 208 F.3d 1144)“…wage, hour, and child labor legislation. See 29 U.S.C. § 218 (a). 1 *1151…”
- United States v. Klinghoffer Bros. Realty Corp., Irving Jacobson and Albert Klinghoffer (Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 1961, 285 F.2d 487)“…agreement to accept reduced pay is valid, notwithstanding 29 U.S.C. § 218 . White v. Witwer Grocer Co., 8 Cir.,…”
- Pacific Merchant Shipping Ass'n v. Aubry (Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 1990, 918 F.2d 1409)“…han the maximum workweek established under this chapter. 29 U.S.C. Section 218 (a). The employees and the United State…”
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Sources and References
- FloridaCommerce: Florida Minimum Wage(floridajobs.org).gov
- Florida Constitution, Art. X, s. 24 (Florida Minimum Wage)(flsenate.gov).gov
- FloridaCommerce: Florida Minimum Wage History 2000-2026(floridajobs.org).gov
- FloridaCommerce: 2026 Minimum Wage Announcement(floridajobs.org).gov
- Section 448.110, Florida Statutes (State minimum wage)(leg.state.fl.us).gov
- Section 218.077, Florida Statutes (Preemption of local minimum wage)(leg.state.fl.us).gov
- U.S. DOL: State Minimum Wage Laws(dol.gov).gov
- U.S. DOL: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees by State(dol.gov).gov
- 29 U.S.C. 206 (Minimum wage)(law.cornell.edu)
- 29 U.S.C. 218 (Relation to other laws)(law.cornell.edu)
- 29 U.S.C. 203 (Definitions)(law.cornell.edu)
- 29 U.S.C. 216 (Penalties)(law.cornell.edu)
- U.S. DOL: Minimum Wage FAQ(dol.gov).gov
- U.S. DOL: File a Complaint(dol.gov).gov
- Florida HB 221 (2026)(flsenate.gov).gov
- Florida SB 1412 (2026)(flsenate.gov).gov
- Section 95.11, Florida Statutes (Limitations other than for the recovery of real property)(leg.state.fl.us).gov
- Section 448.109, Florida Statutes (Notification of the state minimum wage)(leg.state.fl.us).gov